they added the last one december 31st, 2008, utc. all clocks need to be set one second behind manually, except for those adjusted automatically by radio signal set to atomic time. the international telecommunications union met in geneva last month to discuss the possibility of abolishing the practice. representatives of some nations oppose the leap second, said it could cause computer problems. others said the practice keeps the atomic clock in line with movement of the sun. members of the union decided to retain the practice for now. >>> "newsline" is the place to turn to for the latest on japan post-march 11th. we have two segments offering two unique perspectives on the fallout from the earthquake and tsunami. "nuclear watch" brings you insight and information on the impact of the fukushima daiichi crisis. and "the road ahead" examines japan's efforts to recover and rebuild. don't miss "nuclear watch" and "the road ahead" on "newsline." >>> the death toll from syria's crackdown on protesters is feared to rise as many people are bu